More than 6 months ago, my office sent 2 letters to the Texas Military Department asking for action on #OperationLoneStar after multiple Guardsmen died by suicide.
We were met with silence and inaction.
Our Guardsmen deserve better.
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The silence in response to the failures & tragic consequences of Operation Lone Star is telling.
Abbott cares more about this election than the lives of Texans.
@BetoORourke will take action to protect the lives and livelihoods of our Texas National Guard.
A week since @TexasTribune/@ArmyTimes reported that service members on Operation Lone Star could face thousands in unexpected taxes bc of state's mistake, none of the state's major leaders have said anything about it. That's where we are. texastribune.org/2022/10/06/…
Today, my office sent a letter to Major General Suelzer at the Texas Military Department once again demanding answers for Operation Lone Star’s failures for our soldiers on the border.
Here are the facts:
From the beginning Operation Lone Star has been a dysfunctional political stunt designed to scare Texans & boost Abbott’s poll numbers.
Months ago, I joined a Veteran advocate to call on TMD to answer for the tragic loss of life by suicide on the border.
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@senschumer should give @SenRandPaul a hearing and vote to see how many patriots agree with him. axios.com/2022/08/14/rand-pa…
@MayraFlores2022 , if something - like gas, lumber, food - costs $3.06 and the government is passing legislation to reduce the price or prohibit price gouging, why would you oppose that for your constituents?? Asking for your neighbors.
If inflation was 0% in July then why do we need the Inflation Reduction Act
Asking for every taxpayer
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Senate’s approval of bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits though delayed is good bi-partisan work. We need more of this. #backtonormal apnews.com/article/biden-ent…
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The 2020 election compounded by the death of RBG are only overshadowed by the three SC nominees who lied about their commitment to uphold legal precedent. They must have skipped “res judicata” day in law school. Today’s abortion ruling is shameful.
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Texas is facing a retention crisis for certified teachers & staff.
That's not just a disaster for employees and administrators — it's a crisis for students who stand to lose crucial care & support after 3 school years disrupted by a pandemic. #txlege
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Details are still coming in but it is confirmed that a National Guard soldier deployed with Operation Lone Star is missing along the Rio Grande. While a body has not been recovered, it is likely that this soldier drowned in the river while rendering aid to struggling migrants.
Join me tomorrow in Brownsville with Jay Kleberg our next Democratic candidate for Land Commissioner! We'll talk about the general land office, its impact on our community, & what @jay4txland will do to protect the future of South Texas & support our veterans & public schools.
Medicaid expansion is about saving lives. Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation.
That's why for years my colleagues & I have fought to expand Medicaid & give the 1.4 million uninsured Texans the coverage they deserve.
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#txlege
I am happy to see the Governor acknowledge the failures of previous leadership with the appointment of a new Adjutant General of the Texas Military Department.
My full statement here:
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I have proudly joined the Saving Hospitals Saves Lives Coalition, a collaboration of faith leaders, social justice orgs, health care professionals, concerned citizens & elected officials, to fight for the reinstatement of Medicaid supplement pymts for our most vulnerable Texans!
So honored and excited to join my friends @netteaverill and @MarcusC236 & @AmberCapone3 of @vetsforvets for a panel on #HB1802 @ #SXSW2022
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1/2 Very excited to see Oklahoma is following TX’s lead & expanding research into the use of psychedelics to meet our mental health epidemic.
I commend Oklahoma for going further & including a variety of conditions. Hopefully other states continue to follow TX’s example. #txlege
I was proud to work with @vetsforvets @waftbi @netteaverill and @GovernorPerry to champion landmark psychedelic therapy legislation here in Texas. Texas is leading the way and I hope the rest of the country follows our example. #txlege
Election Day is today! Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard. Polls are open 7am - 7pm. Find your polling location here: votetexas.gov/
In response to Gov Abbott & AG Paxton's irresponsible actions, I sent a letter urging @TexasDFPS to refrain from any agency rule changes without legislative approval.
If any action is taken, it must be done with input from Texans, their families, & medical experts.
